Byron Area High School - By Hi Yearbook (Byron, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 114 of the 1946 volume:

Control Roor. Professional St Stand Ins Script Readers Sound Effects SYNOPSIS listeners Guide Dedication :rs Kelody Lane Sports Revue Hobby Lobby Revievr of Events Faculty Seniors Juniors Sophonores Freshmen PROLOGUE We, the Class of � 46, are bringing you a revue of events that have taken place in the past year, in this By-Hi. We hope that this By-Hi will in the coning years bring back memories to you, of the years spent in Byron High. VCfHUR jV) STAFF OF DIRECTORS E. J. Baire—Principal B. 'ol' EH, lias tern ill.. State Teacher Charleston, Tv-l M. A University of Illinois Coach lonald Parish River'Falls Teachers College„ Wisconsin MiS. University of Illinois Biology, Agriculture I, II, III, IV Robert Quarton Blackburn College„ Carlinville,. Illinois A. H.- University of Illinois Post gruduare work Washington University,, St,. Louis, Mo. Algebra, Geometry,. Physics, General Science, Audrey Hall B, H. Western 111� State Teachers College,. Macomb,. 111. University of Mo. English I, II, III, Speech, dramatics, Latin Lucille Miller U.'eV WEitewater State Teachers College,. Whitewater, Wis. Typing I, Shorthand I II, Girls Physical Education Marcella Wallace. bJs. Tow a state College,, Iowa Northern Illinois State Teachers College Homemaking I, II, III Ruth Snashall Whitewater State Teachers College, Whitev ater, Wis. English II, Civics,, Am. History, World History' Social S. Mrs,. Heth Amsrud Mac Phail School of Music M.S. Northwestern University Francis Shimer School National Music Camp,.. Interlocken,, Michigan Band and Chorus % % e. j. eew i Aoo ts HAa ftOGeOT QUACVTOtt OOoOALO pGftftSH Boosauo THE PROFESSIONAL STARS y;e open the program on station P C.F.S. this morning with thirty-three freshmen enrolled to take their place in tie life of Pron High School. The leading announcers are : Arthur McAffee, president; Gene Noyes, vice-rresident; and Ancs Blanch- ard, secretary-treasurer. Ttfo control room supervisors are Miss Root r no Mr. Vipor.d. Fraser voe and Gloria Thompson are the leaders in the operetta, Chonita. The next scene in our broadcast there are only twenty-four members in the cast. The leads are taken by Arthur McAffee, president; Dick Kendee, vice-presi- dent; (llcria Thompson, secretary-treasurer. The direct- ors are Miss Howell and Nr. Yoe. Freshmen Iniation and the April Fool’s F rty are the main events. The third scene of todays broadcast 'e have Art McAffee, president; Dich Hardee, vice-president; Gloria Thompson, secretary; Marilyn r lmer, treasurer. The Junior Dance is the rain event of the year. Miss Wallace served as director of this cast. The final scene of todays broadcast opens with Dick Hendee as president; Earl Gambrel os vice-presi- sent; Ole ia Thompson, secretary; and, Ruth Fegan as treasurer.. Jn this scene the main ev nts of cur school program hr open. The pit;, ’’Campus Quarantine , a beau- tiful success, with moist of the members taking part. The gayest and loviliest event of the final scene is the May Dance where the Queen reigns over all. Then, last of all, graduation RUSS PltftSOCN) wmcw peuwa extra-curricular activities petty lameyer: G ii• “112 3}4• B• B• B• ® 1 f2 3 -4« eporter-4. Inkspot-2,3. Scribes-3,4 . Scribes Reporter-3. Scribes Secretary- . B Club-4. By-Hi-4. Gloria Thompson: Band-1.2,3,4. Girls Chorus-1,2« -3,4, F. H.A.B.B.B.-1,2,3,. G.A.A.-14E,.34. Cheer loader, Music Contest, Chonita, Campus Quarrantine, Class Sec- retary-1,2,3,4. «Class Treasuary-2, Student CouncilSec.-2 Speech Contest, GJl.A. Sec. Treas-2, Inkspot-2,3,4.. By-Hi-4, Civics Club Prea.-2, B-Glub-2,3,4 Doris Lee McCormick: B-Glub-4, Scribes Reporter-4, Scribes-4« By-Hi-4, Inkspot-1, B.B.B.-1,2, G.A.A.-1,2,3,4� Chorus?-l 2. Ned Norris Inkspot-4, Civics Club-1,4. Basketball-4., Class .Play So£tbali-4, Track-4. Myldred Fransen: G.A.A.-l, B.B.B.- 1,2. F.H.A.-$• Hilflred Hevrin: Chorus-1,,2. G-.A.A.- 1,3, F.H.A.-1,41 Inkspot-4, Civics Club-4, Civics Club Reporter-4, Earl Gambrel: Chorus-1,2,3,4, Chonita, Camera Club, Civics Club-1,4, Senior ClassVice-President-4, Campus Quarantine. « . Blanche Molin': Band-1,2,3,4, F.H.A.-1,2, Latin. Club- 2.4, Sentinel—1,2, -G. .. � —3,4, Inkspot—3,4, Bi— Hi—4, Music Contest-4. Dorothy Boritjes: Band-1, G.A.A.-4, Inkspot-4, By-Hi-4, Civics club-4. Marilyn palmer: G .A 1 2 13.4. — 4. 1, 2-,3 Student Ccuncil-3, Inkspot-1,2,3,4, y-Hi-4, Scribes- 3.4, B-Club-2,3,4, Class Treasure-3, Campus Quarrantine, Speech Contost-2. Ted Dillow: Track-1,2,3,4, Basketball-2,3,4, Softball- 2, 3, F.A.A. -1,2, Student °ouncil-4, Student Council pres.-4. By-Hi- 4,. Inkspot«2,4, B Club-3,4, Class Play-4 Speech Contest-3,4. Barbara Fleming: Chorus-1,2, Inkspot-3,4, By-Hi-4, Scribes 3.4, Jean Brantner: Girls-Chorus-1,2,4., Mixed uhorus-l,2,4, G. A. ..- 1,2,3,4, B.B.B.-1,2, Student uouneil-4, Student CouncilSec. Treas.-4, Inkspot-4, By-Hit� 4, B- lub-2,3,4. Music Contest-2,3,4, Campus Quarrantine. Buth Fegan; Chorus-2, B.B.B.-2.3, F.H.A.-Pres.-4, Inkspot- 4, By-Hi-- , Latiri Cluts.2, Class Tre s.-4, Campus Quarantine B.A.A.-4, PeP Club-1,2. Dick Hendee: F.F.A.-1,2,3,4, Campus Quarrantine, Class Vice-Ires.2,3, Pres.-4, By-Hi-4, B-Club-L,2,3,4, Softball- 1,2,3, Basketball-1,2,3,4, Track-1,2, Victory Corp-2, Student ojjicil-3, Student Council Pres.-3. Nelda Elliot: 01ympia-G.A?A. -2,- Glee Club-2, Savanna- Chorus-3, Operetta Tune-In Class P G.A.A� , Pep Club junior Class Sec. Trea.s Thespias lubr Byron—B.B.‘B.-3, G.A.A.-2,4, Mixed Chorus-4, Girls °!iorus-2,4, Campus Quarrantine Inkspot-2,4, B-Club-, Latin Club-4, Civics Club-2,4, Music °ontest-4, °£eech Conest-4, Camera Ciuh-2, Vice Pres. Latin-Club, Pres; Girls Chorus, By-Hi-4.- Sam Snyder; F.F.A.- 1,2,3,4, inkspot-3, sy-Hi-4. Russell Pierson- Inkspot Staff 2,3,4, Civics club-l,2. Camera Club-1,2, Mixed Chorus-1, Chonita-1, By-Hi Staff-4 Softball-3, BK}lub-4, Campus Quarrantine -4. Joan Champion- Chonita-rl, Mixed Chorus-1, Girls Chorus-1 G.X...X .— 1, Ggc— rea. 2,. G-xA Treas.,3 G.A.A. Pres.— 4,- Latin Club-4, Inkspot-3,4, By-Hi-4, Campus Quarranine, Student Director, B.B.B.-1,2,3, F.H.n.‘-4. Iris Watts: By-Hi-4, B Club-4, G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, F.H.A.-1.2, 3,4, Scribes-3,4, InkSpot-3,4, Girls °horus-4.Mixed Cfic us4. Delores Stukenberg B.B.B.-2.5, FrIJ.A.-4, Campus Quarantine-4. G.A.A.-2,3, Scribes-4,Treas. Inkspot 3,4. Dy Hi-4. Bill Dyer- Stillman Valley 1, Basketball, Band-1, Glee-. Club-1, Orchestra-1, Byron- Basketball-2, Football-2, Band-2, By-Hi-4. Roger Dirksen; F.F.A.-1,2,3,4, Campus Quarrantine-4, By-Hi-4. CLASS PROPHECY Let us look into the future, it is now June 3, I956. The class of 1946 of Byron High School is gather- ing in the lobby of the radio studio. First to arrive is President Richard Hendee. He s followed up his executive learnings and is now the leader of this great nation vt s campaign slogan is known lar and wide. n. Fcrd in Every Orrape. It has been rumored that, now -c he cut Jcne by’his oppo- nents, Dick kissed the ba'L. es and thole mothers, tool ™ Eari 5ubreJ- arriVes next He has just flown in on one of the planes he uses in his air transport busi- ness. Here’s Gloria Thompson who owns a Oovernment fac- tory that’s going full swing. The hours of the plant are very reasonable two and one-half per day with two hours off for lunch. Through the revolving doors cooes Ruth Fegan. ?eautJ fhop located between Michigan and Madison Boulevard in Byron. There is also a special lnl_case y°u follows are in the market for a slick feather-bob. Next comes Mildred Hevrin the sole Steak House which is known far and wi ’e cious meals. owner of Spikes for its deli- The couple who now cone in sight are the fanout Barn Dance stars, Marilyn Palmer and Dorothy Bontjes. t yn'SJ0delinS and or°thy’s guitar playiST vl really gotten them into the big time, � We hear a loud burst of Carmen which cmnounces role at the E1110 1- o-s starring Hi. that Fleming enters the lobby, she is chief JocrSd ta uy?ue.the °rld'S « «7 who entprq°neT?ai{S 3S t0 Stare at bea tiful blonde thP ™?fS is other than Delores Deliteful, acto®ss course, she is known to her clu.ssn.tes as Delores Stukenberg. GLASS FROFHECY (CON'T) Who's the jaunty fellow whistling the Sailors Hornpipe? Well of course, it’s Bill Dyer who owns and operates a steamship line on Rock River with branches on Leaf River and Mud Creek. Following Bill is Myldred Fransen author of the book Hew to Win Friends and Influence Bread Men, which is fast becoming a best seller.. She is work- ing on another now, entitled, My Absent Days or The Morning After is a Result of the Night Before. Another couple, Doris Lee McCormick and Betty La- meyer arrive. They own the McLam SOhool of Business which has branches all over the TT.S. Its specialty is a course in office techiques from boss to typewriter. Roger Dirksen, almost misses the door, he's so busy studying the latest facts and figures on the country's corn production. He's Secretary of Agri- culture in the presidents cabinet. Jean Brantner pauses outside to take off her electrically driven roller skates. She is now tour- ing the country as the star of a roller derby. Joan Champion, coach of the School for Girls now enters. Joan has never coached a defeated team. Another author appears. This time it s Blanche Molin who got her start with a book entitled, Studious- ness and Its Rewards. The jolly gentleman now approaching is Nod Norris, He owns a Puper-duper hardware store on the corner of State and Main in Rockford. It carries a complete line of post holes, left-handed monkey wrenches, and striped paint, TOiis fellow is Colonel Ted Dillow,'owner of Mag- nolia Manor, near Pickleweed, Tennessee. The Qolonels £ futhem hospitality has never been outdone. Iris Watts comes whizzing down the street on her V atts Wonder. In case you haven't heard, that's a new bicycle she recently designed. It's being manu- factured at her factory in Byron. LAST WILL AND TESTOUONY OF THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1946 With the aid of television vie see that everyone of the Seniors has somethin that he doesn't want that he would like to leave to posterity. Gloria Thompson wills Slim Pieken three free les- sons on the art of turning cartwheels. To Pat Baker, Jean Brantner leaves her advice on how to keep two men interested at the same time. Russell Pierson wills his theme song, Falling in Love with Love:l to Charles Wolfe, The Orchestra that played at the May Dance. Iris yjatts and Betty Laueyer will thier ability to get along together to Lee Campbell so that he might have onger lasting friends. Marilyn Palmer Leaves to Virginia Coffman, a car and her male friends to drive around in it. Ted Dill o'. '..ills his beautiful, shinny, black, curly hair to Howard Eokberg to increase his feminine follow- ers. Dorothy Bourses leaves her slim figure to Roberta Null to enable her to catch a man. ■ Ned Norris vdshes to lt-aye about six inches of his height to Ji.n Hondo so that Jim might het a few more rebounds. Blanche Molin wills her desire °ui more knowledge to Dean Rydholm„ Delores Stuckenburg x:aves to Dotty Hevrin her peroxide blonde wig. To any boy who .needs a list!-- aid ii romance, Dick Hendee leave: his wolfish ; ochni.qrv.,:, Sam Rndyor 1. .'a to leave his outward calm, quiet manner to Chuck M'-N Mildred Hevrin wills ability to jitterbug to Margaret Mennonga. Joan Champion leaves her girl’s basketball rule book to liable Ray for reference. Roger Dirk son just leaves----------------ana un BrotherJJ is he gladll Nelda Elliott has decided to leave her pleasant snile to Lois Palmer to keep all of the kids in a good n00 i Barbara Flening gladly leaves her Editorship of this our annual, to any ambitious Senior cf next year Earl Gambrel leaves his ability to run the Byron Transit Company and go to school at the same tine to Sammy Morrison. _ ._ To Virginia Hruska, Myldred Fransen, leaves her aollection of bracelets. , Doris Lee McCormick wills her love for seating and the Oregan rink to Pat Snyder. Ruth Fegcn leaves her old hangout. Speeds Lunch- room, to Pat Kanode. The Senior Class as a whole has a few last wishes for the betterment of the faculty member.«u Upon the suggestion of the other members of tr.e faculty, we leave Miss Snashall a Bigger and Better car. To Mr. Quarton, we leave a 300 page book of the latest, corniest jokes to spring on the geometry class of next year. . . „ We feel sure that Miss Hall would appreciate a quiet 5th hour Study Hall. To remind Mose Leary of us, we leave him a sweep- without-arn-motion broom. , . We will Mr. Haire a half of dozen booby-traps to aid him in catching some of his pupils who fee they must leave school in the middle of the afternoon with- out permission. , _ , ,. We wish to leave Miss Miller a new shorthand dic- tionary. We wish Mr. Parish the best of luck in his new school. j . To Mrs. Eickman, our efficient office girl, we leave our best wishes. To Miss Wallace, we will an enjoyable honeymoon. Vr in •, JUN.i.'CE cus: Station B.C.F.S. proudly presents the class of 1947 , which is working hard to gain the title of seniors. In their first year there are thirty-two amateurs under the direction of Miss Michel. Chosen for the leading broadcasters were Jim Hendee, president; Joe Farks, vice-president; Les Lameyer, sec-treas. The class was represented in student council by Forest Dewar and Jennine Featherstone. The bi$ event of this year was the Initiation which they got back on the next arriving Freshmen. After the first year of tough work, twenty-four of the amateurs returned with smiling faces to work harder than ever, under their new director, Miss Howell. The main sponsers on this network were Jim Kendee, president; Forest Dewar, vice-president; Jennine Feather- ston, sec-treas. Serving on the student council were Jennine Featherston and Joe Farks. Among these amateurs were msny singing stars who belonged to nixed and girls chorus, Also there vcre'.a few atheletes who went out for basketball. One of these was a star on the first team. This year there are twenty-eight amateurs. The leading amateurs are Jim Kendee,-pres; Les Lameyer, vice-pres; Virginia Coffman, treas; Forest Dewar, secretary. Representing the class in the student coun- cil are Jennine Feat her! ton and VUllis mgena,nn The leading program f the year ,,a® Junto Dance which was successfully put over with the help of their director, Miss Wallace. SOFHCMCPB CLASS HISTORY � «. Fr sh n under Mrs. Vanderpool -s as faculty director!' forty -f-s Jor ‘heir Pres- ident they elected Bill Champion Art Fegan a. v;£re lllTAllolThefr firsfyeaHere thfaulschool party end Frestcen- ophohore party rhlch they sponso.ed, a class party, and a class picnic. SOFHOMORE CLASS (continued) There were thirty-three members in their Sophomore year. For officers they elected Fill °hampion, pres- ident; Crvin Schwartz (Harold Stebner when Crvin moved), vice-president; Fat Baker, secretary; Jane Love, treas- urer. Mary Smith and Leroy Moline represented the class in Student Council. Miss Miller was faculty director. The main event of the year was the Freshman Initia- tion Party. FRESHMEN 1his is station B.C.H.S. proudly presenting the class of 1949 who are striving for the vacancy that will be left by the class of 1948 . Out of the 36 Sound Effects under the dirction of Miss Snashall, have elected for their class pres- ident, Dave Hamer; vice-president, Helen Fleming; secretary, Carol “nderscn; treasurer, Francis Noyes. Representing them in the Student Council are Evelyn Cain and Jerry.Tiper. The highlight of the year for the Freshmen was the Freshman initiation. JUNIOR CLASS 1st rowiMiss Wallace, Adv., Dorothy Sherwood, Lester Lameyer, Jim Hendee, Forest Dewar, Jennine Featherstone, Caroline Reinders, 2nd row:Mary Jane Snyder, Shirley Ashelford, Roberta Null, Evelyn Roii n, Pauline Oltmanns, Donita Campbell, Colleen Cain, Dolores Beuth. 3rd rowj-Leland Morrison, Lee Campbell, Cal Goethe, Jim Riley, Joe Parks, Bob Boehm, Clark Lewis, Andy Jackson, Willis Kagemann. SOFKOIIORE CLASS 1st rowjMiss Miller, Wesley Palmer, Gloria Hendee, Jane Love, Bill Champion, Pat Baker, Harold Stebner, Velma Earmo$ Bernadine Brown. 2nd row:James McNames. A.t Molin, John Schultz, Bill ' - . . Art Jackson, Donald Or.ley, Cl de Leary, Dick Leary, Charles Wolf, Earl Falk. 3rd row:Mary Smith, Barbara Welsh, Jean Moats, Mabel Ray, Dorothy Boehm, Elizebeth Parkerson, Bar- bara Spencer, Sally Garner, Clierie Dyer, Lois McNames. 4th row; Louis Medearis, Jack Campbell, Art Jegan, Leroy Meline, John Cassell, James Bridgeland. Gaylen Cain Robert Donaldson, Wesley Medearis. FRESHMAN 1st row:Joah Morison, Nylia Bontjes, Francis Noyes, Dave Hamer, Helen Fleming, Carol Anderson, Betty Hevrin, Miss Snashall, Adv. 2nd row;Dean Rhydolm, Jerry Piper, Howard Egkberg, Francis Kogan, Patsy Snyder, Margaret Mennenga, Bill McCormick, Carl Wright, Richard Falk. 3rd rowjPat Rapp, Frances Blanchard, Virginia Hruska, Pat Kanode, Donna Burkitt, Evelyn Cain, Lois Palmer, Margaret Bridgeland, Delores Henson. 4th rowjDonald Snyder, Charles McNames, Kenneth Reinder, Allen Forbes, Richard Donaldson, Walter Bontjes, Vernon Dater, Lynn McNames, Roger Myers. F « H� A This is Station, a Ei e sen ting the Future Homemakers. of America,: which, is a national organisa- tion!.. Our. stars on today’s program, are.: Ruth, cogan, presidents iris Watts „ viee-presidents Qheria Dyer, secr etairjt; Roberta IJuIl, treasurer; Marilyn. Palmer, parliamentarian J, Eveliym Bl-eken,, points chairman.; met— ty Lanayen,. reporter-; Mrs Le.ala Cain., clnh mother; and Miss Walla aa.-, cur mdv.iso.ro. Some af the. highlights of. the. year wore a FoEo-A. rally at dockable.;., iniation., Christmas, partyr ard the. annual.. F,Fku In. order- tia racu -va a. chapter. viri audi . jiard., which, is wauarii by girls ali over the United States., she must. tiBBm. 3S0 points .for the sil.oer p:_ and guard, and 4QQ paints far- the Lid pin and guard . F F • A toe , is station. B.C H S bringing- you the Future farmers of AmEmlfia, which .is a national organisation o.f.t. by and. for boys stndying_ vxwai.ttiona.1 agpdnulture im Byjrcxi G muiiuy Klgd Scuoalo. The Len t-chapter ms orfUirLvfci ck-nruecy k f.-hoS� The uffLionra for. this year are; Jernes Sendee, pros. fh.-nt; Doricid. Sngdac:.. viao—presadonis. Is ter La— moyar s' cutsry;; Poherr floem.,. toeasnr.er p lam Ssyder, ropix,Ta?; and Clark .Lewis,, seitimlL®. Last fall the chapter received national recog- nition when it was awarded the rating oi Gold Emblem in the national chapter contest. This is the highest passible rating and was awarded to only eleven other chapters in the United States Some of the accomplishments of the chapter vare, championship in Section L. all around judging, average pioject earnings per member in chapter was pl76,GC; chapter received y120,50 from Soars Roebuck foundation for. winning. 1st. in chapter oontes.tt; James hendae. won 1st. plflao in the Section. L public, speaking, contest; cooperated with Leaf River F F «A in. pitting on a purebred swine sale.,, the chapter maintains a project loan fund of $215-C0;. F F A library of 2 books; chapter had tozo. cooperative progeris whicli netted § ; and the chapter sponsored a magician, show for the cxrnmunity. MIXED CHORUS V e have a few minutes left on station B.C.II.S. so vrc will' takd tine to listen tb' the1iclltn- toneS 5f Mixed Chorus• They, too, add their melodic voices to the Spring Concert at the end of the year. BOYS� CHORUS This is station B.6.H.S. bringing you the music of the Boys’ Chorus. There are 16 members in Boys’ Chorus. Our season was not to eventful, but will end with the Spring Contest. GIRLS' CHORUS The next entertainment on station B.C.H.S. will be a few musical selections by the members of the Girls' Chorus. There are 38 members in Girls- Chorus. Those who lead chorus this year are: Nelda Elliott, president; Colleen Cain, vice-president. The height of the season ends in the Spring Concert. BAUD Under the able leadership of Beth Amsrud, the B,.nd has had a fairly active year. They played for basket- ball games, an F.F.A. program and were at their top- flight best for the Spring Concert, March 29, and the Band’and Orchestra Contest April 6. There were two entries from the Band in the Dis- trict Solo and Ensemble Contest. Both entries, a Flute Solo and the Flute Trio, brought home Firsts. Officers of this organization, which had 24 members were: Jim Hendee, president, and Gloria Thompson, vice- president. , BAND 1st row left side; Do.iita Caupbell. Pat Baker End row left side: Dorothy Boehm, Bear. Rydholm, Evelyn Clin, Forest Dewar, Jim Kendee, Art Molin0 3rd row lert sidert Joan Morrison, John Cassell, Dave Hamer. 1st 'row right side: Gloria Thompson, Jennine Feather- stone, Blanch Molin. End row right side: Evelyn Reiken, Virginia Coffman, Bill Champion. 3rd row right side: Joe Farks, Mary Smith, Gaylen Cain, Barbara Spencer, Helen Flem- ing. MIXED CHORUS Joan Morrison, Betty Hevrin, Pat Snyder, Velma Harmon. Gloria Thompson, Earl Gambrel, Donita Campbell,. Margaret Bridgeland, Helen Fleming., Jennine Feather stone, Cherie Dyer Iris Y.'att.s. Evelyn Cain, Francis Noyes. Dean I ydholm, Dick Falk, Mary Smith, Fat Baker, Bax bare Y.'elsh, Caroline Reinders. Carol Anderson, Mary Jane Snyder, Jean Brant- ner, Earl Falk, Leland Morrison, Dave Hamer, Jean Meats, Colleen Cain, Frances Blanchard, Nelda Elliot. Lois Falmer, Elizabith Parkerson, Delores Beuth,. Donna Burkitt, Art Molin, Clavk Lev is, Charles McNames, Lee Campbell, Jane Love, Sally Garner. Virginia Coffman. Virginia Hruska, Shirley Ashelford, Barbara Spencer, Mable Ray, Gaylen Cain, Harold Stebner, Bill Champion,, John Cassell,. Leroy Meline, Dorothy Boehm, Evelyn Reiken, Roberta Null. 1st row: 2nd row: 3rd row: 4th row: 5th row: GIRLS CHORUS 1st row; 2nd row: 3ru row: 4th row; Joan Morrison Betty Hevrin, Gloria Thompson, Donita Campbell; Colleen Cain.. Nelda Elliott, J emine leathers ton. Velma Harmon, Pat Snyder.. Helen Fleming, Margaret Bridgeland, J olyn Reiniers, Evelyn Cain, Mary Smith, Virginia Hruska, Carol Anderson. Cherie Dyer, Lois palmer. Frances Blanchard.. Iris Watts, Elizabeth Par Person, Delores Beuth, Jean Brantner, Donnr Burkett, Mary Jane Snyder, Virginia col Han. Pat Biker. Barbara Welsh. Mable Ray. Shirley Ashelford, Jean Moats, Evelyn ReiLen: Dorothy Boehm, Roberta Fail, Jaie Love; Barbara Spencer, Sally Garner. BOYS CHORUS 1st row: Dean Rydholm. Irene is Noyes, Leland liorrison, David Hamer, Earl Falk. Dick x alk. 2nd row: Lee Campbell, Gaylen Oair.; Earl Gambrel, Clark Lewis, Charles McNames, Art Molin.. 3rd row; Harold Stebner, Bill Champion, Donita Camp- bell, John Cassel, Leroy Heline. SFORT Ihis is the B.C.h.b. shorts ..nnouuc r BiinJL:._ to you c special broauc.-u, the j ur ose oi revising thw activities of the athletid separtment ol Byron High School. With softball being eliminated from route 72 play, due to the polio epidemic, basketball season was off to an early stare. Varsity positions were, tilled by: Bill Champion, forward; Ted Dillow, center;. Les Lamejer, guard;. Jim Hendee, .oiard, and Dick Kendee, forward, the only returning varsity man from the previous year’s Byron Yoemen • Orvin Schwartz and Forest Dewar were also varsity men, but Orvin moved to Stockton and Forest was. out because of scarlet fever. Joe Parks also sa , action in varsity play at the end of the season. The go boys who finished the year weie Dick Hen- dee, Jim Hendee, Les Lameyer, bill Champion, Ted Dil- low, Joe Parks, Porest Dewar, Bill AShelford, Dick Leary, John Cassell, Ned Norris, Harold Stebner, Cljde Leary, Art Molin, Gaylen Cain, Francis Kogan, Francis Noyes, Bill KeC.ormick, Jerry Piper, Carl Wright, Lynn LIcNames, Dean Rydolm,. Vernon Daters, and Joe Parks also saw action in varsity play at the end of the . season. Byron won a 3rd. place trophy in the Route 72 Tourney and ended up in a tie for second place in con- ference standings. In the State Tournaments B ron made another good showing this „ear by beating Rochelle, Porreston, and losing to Oregon to take second place in the regional. Dick Hendee led the Byron quintet in scoring v;ith a total of 270 points in 23 games. At the end of a very successiul season the boys vhose Dick Hendee as the Varsity captain for the 19 5- 46 basketball season. Dick and Coach Kaire provided the leadership Yor another victorious season, with 15 winnings and 9 losses. Ihis is ; our sports announcer signing off with best v ishes for a successful. season in the coming years.. Individual scoring lined up at follows: Dick Hendee, 270;. Bill Champion, 169; Ted Dillow, 122; Les Lameyer,107; Jim Kendee, 75. WE THE BYRON VS. PECATONICA rH .10 BYRON VS. WINNEBAGO 20 25 BYRON VS. MONROE CENTER 56 32 BYRON VS. STILLMAN VALLEY - . 43 33 BYRON VS.. HARLEM 33 . 41 BYRON VE. LEAF RIVER- 1 . . 36 ' 23 BYRON VS. ASHTON 25 35 BYRON VS. FORRESTON 39 29 BYRON VS. OREGON • 25' • • 40 BYRON VS. PECATONICtA ' 47 : ,21 BYRON VS.: WINNEBAGO, ' ' ; 25: 1 . 27 BYRON VS. .MONROE CENTER .. . ' - 5-3 - 112 ■.. . ... - - • I BYRON VS. EAST ROCKFORD SOPHS26 ■ 34 BYRON VSv-STILlLiAN VALLEY .... 54, 26 BYRON VS. LEAF, RIVER ' ' -30' • 28 • ................... ................ BYRON VST ASHTON . ... { L: ‘ '42 39 BYRON VS. FORRESTON,.’ , V ] ' . ’ ; 3b ' ; :24 BYRON VS. ASHTON(RT. 72 TOURNEY) 43 28 BYRON VS. FORRESTON (RT.. 72 TOURNEY) 34 41 BYRON VS. MONROE CENTER (RT. 72' TOURNEY) 41; . -20 BYRON VS. ROCHELLE(REGIONAL TOURNEY) 36 . 32 BYRON VS. FORRESTCl'i REGIONAL TOURNEY) 41- 40 BYRON VS. OREGON(REGIONAL.TOURNEY) 17 42 38 BYRON VS. HARLEM 50 BASKET BALL 1st row; 2nd row; Harold Stetner, Forest Dewar, Bill Champion, Bill Ashelford, Dick Hendee, Les Laneyer, Ted Dillow, Jim Hendee, Ned Norris, Dick Leary. Mr. Haire-Coach, Francis Kogan, Vernon Daters, John Cassell, Joe Farks, Gaylen Cain, Art Molin, Clyde Leary Manager-Cal Goethe. FIELD AND TRACK 1st row: Cal Goethe, Francis Noyes, Leland Morrison, Bill McCormick, Jerry Fiper, Dean Rhydolm, Mr. Kaire. 2nd row: Lee Campbell,. Dick Leary, Bill Ashelford, Vernon Daters, Les Lameyer, Clyde Leary, Art Molin, Francis Hogan. 3rd row; Harold Stetner, Joe Parks, Ned Norris, Bill Champion, John Cassell, Ted Dillow, Gaylen Cain, Forest Dewar. B CLUB 1st row:Mr- aire, ick Ilendee, Gloria Thlrpson, Doris McCormick, Jennine Featherston, Les Lameyer, Jin Hendee. 2nd row;Jean Brantner, Betty Lameyer, Virginia Coffnan, Joan Champion, onita Campbell, Marilyn Pawner, jtris Watts, Nelda Elliot. 3rd row:gussell Pierson, Joe Parks, Ted Dillow, Ned Norris Bob Boehm, Bill Champion, John Cassell, Forest Dewa . STUDENT COUNCIL Jerry piper, Leroy Meline, Jean Brantner, Ted Dillow, Mr. Haire, Mary Smith, Jennine Feather- ston, Evelyn Cain, Willis Hagemann, G. A. A. 1st rowjblanch Molin, Velma iAarman, Gloria ilendee, Joan Champion, Jane Love, Marilyn Palmer, Bernadine Brown, Pat Snyder, Joan Morrison. End row:Jennine Featherston, Fat Rapp, Margaret Bridge- land, Doris Lee McCormick, Cherie yer, Betty Lameyer, Pauline Wold, Saliet Bontjes, Helen Fleming, Lois Palmer, Gloria Thompson, Miss MULer. 3rd row;Doloris Henson, fat Baker, Evelyn Cain Carol Anderson, Dolores Beuth, Colleen Cain, Dorothy Bcntjes, Virginia Coffnan, elda Elliot, Barbara Welsh, Mary Smith, ris Watts. 4th row;Jean Moats, Donna Burkitt, Jean Brantner. Donita Campbell, Ruth Fegan, Evelyn Reiken, Dorothy Boehm, Pat Kanode, hirley Ash-lford, Mable Ray, Barbara Spencer, Sally Garner. F. H. A 1st row; 2nd row; 3rd row; 4th row; 5th rov;; Evelyn Reiken, Marilyn palmer , Cherie Dyer, Ruth Began, Iris Watts, Roberta Null, Miss Wallace. Joan Morrison, Pat Snyder, Betty. Hevrin, Helen Fleming, Betty Lameyer, Delores Hen- son, Velna Harmon, Gloria Hendee,.. Bornadine Brown. Gloria ThompsonMildred Hevrin, Lois NcNanes, Evelyn .Jain, Mary Smith; Delores Srukenburg; Caroline Reinders. Franc.'0 Elanchard, Elizabeth parkerson, Dorothy Sherwood, Colleen Cain, Myldred F.ransen, Jean Moats, Mary Snyder,. Carol Anderson, Pat Baker, Virginia Hruska, Jane Love, Shirley Ashel- ford. Joan Champion, Dorothy Eoehn, Pat Kanode, Donna Burkett. F • F . A • 1st row;. Mr . Parish, San Snyder, Les Laneyer, Jin Hendee, Donald Snyder, Bob Boehn, Clark Lewis, 2nd row; Hloward Sgkberg, Francis Hogan, Dick Leary, Richard Donaldson, Jin McNames, Charles Wolf, Wesley Palner, Dean Rydholn« 3rd ro-.;j. Bill Ashelford, Lewis lid ear is, Donald Qnley, Roger Myers; pick Hendee, Jiu Riley, Walter Bontjes, John Shultz. 4th row; Bob.Wolf, jack Campbell, All Forbes, Roger Dirksen, Jin Bridgeland, Leroy Meline,, Bob Donaldson, Willis Hagenann, Kenneth Reinders,- latii: ciub 1st rowjFauline V.'oif, Virginia Coffman, Blanche Molin, Sally Garner, Bill Champion, Nelda Elliot, Jennine Featherston, Barbara Welsh, Barbara Spencer, Donita Campbell, Misa Hall. 2nd ro?;:Earl Falk, Art Fegan, arold Stebner, John Cassell, Joe Farks, CTaylen Coin, Ruth Fegan, Joan Champion. CIVICS CLUB 1st row;Nylia Bontjes, Mildred Hevrin, Margaret Bridge land, Dick Falk, Dave Hamer, Jerry Fiper, Marg aret Mennenga, Miss Snashall. Snd roHjCarl 7 right, Francis Noyes, Virginia Coffman, Nelda Elliot, Dorothy Bontjes, Lynn cNanes, Bill McCormick. 3rd rovrjArt Jackson, Charles McKames, Ned Norris, Joe Parks, Vernon Deters, Wesley Medearis� m 1st row; INKSFOT STAFF Miss Miller, Adv; Jane Love, Barbara Fleming, Doris Lee M Cormick, Jennine Featherstone, Qloria Thompson, Marilyn Palmer, Nelda Elliott, Betty Lameyer, Iris Watts, Miss Hall, Adv� 2nd row; Nylia Bontjes, Margaret Bridgeland, Joan Champion, Sally Garner, Donita Campbell, Virginia Coffman, Jerry Piper, Russell Pier- son, Dick Falk, Wesley Palmer, Joan Morrison, Ned Norris, Ted Billow, Dave Hamer, Pauline Wolf., Caroline Reinders, Bill Ohampion Leland Monrison, Pauline Oltmans, Forest Dewar.. 3rd row; Blahche Hblin, Betty Hevrin, Lois palmer, Pat Snyder, Evelyn Cain, Helen Fleming, Barb- ara Welsh, pat Baker, Barbara Spencer,, Delores Stukenberg, Dorothy Bontjes, Mary Smith, Ruth Fegan, Dean Rhyholm, Mildred Hevrin, Gaylen Cain,. Earl Fa lie, Jean Brantner, Roberta Null. BY-HI STAFF 1st row; Miss Hall, Blanche Molin,. Betty Lameyer, Gloria Thompson, Barbara Fleming, Boyothy Bontjes, Earl Gambrel, Ned Norris� 2nd row; Mildred Hevrin, Doris .Lee McCormick, J an Champion, Iris Watts, Myldred Fransen, Jean Brantner, Pauline Wolf, Ruth Fegan, Marilyn Palmer, Nelda Elliott. 3rd row; Bill Dyer, Russell Pierson, Dick Hendee, Bob Wolf, San Snyder, Roger Dirksen, Ted Billow. SCRIBES Iris Watts, Marilyn Palmer, Betty Lameyer, Doris Lee McCormick, Miss Miller, Barbara Fleming, Delores Stukenberg, not pictured� BI-HI 5T vFF In a class meeting on October 15, 1845 the senior Class elected the editorial staff for the 1946 Bi-Hi. Barbara Fleming was elected Editor-in Chief; Gloria Thompson, Assistant Editor; Dorothy Bontjes, Ert Editor and Earl Gambrel as Business Manager. The remaining members of the class served as reporters, typists, assembling crews: etc� assignments were as follows: Class Prophecy, Gloria Thompson, Dorothy Bontjes, Ned Norris: Last Will and Testament, Joan Champion, Ted Dillowj Roger Dirksen; Faculty, Delores Stukenberg; Junior Class History, Ruth Fegan; Sophomore Class History, Blanche Uolin; Freshman Class History, Mildred Hevrin; Boy's Sports, Dick Hendee, Earl Gambrel Birl's Sports, Nelda Elliott; J-he Bi-Hi, Gloria Tho. son; Inkspot, Iris Watts; Scribes, Doris Lee McCornijk; Student Council, Jean Brantner; F.H.A., Betty Lsmeyer; F.F.A., Sam Snyder; Girl's Chorus, Jean Brantner; Mixed Chorus, Jean Brantner; Boy's Chorus, Earl Gambrel; Band, Blanche Uolin; Speech Department, Nelda Elliott; social Calendar, Myldred Fransen; Senior Class History, Barbara Fleming; G.l. ., Iris Watts. uL- J.£ 'j.C Through the year thw girl- ri :1 and legs ut many different, spores--'w. li J1 the program base ball was the redoniiic.tion followed by volley balL and finally bas-ior.- ball.� This seems to have been the favorite sport of both boys and girls of Byron High for many years and this year w0s no exception.- Class tournaments were played off to hight-light the season with the Sophmores com- ing in first with no losses and a battle royal bet- ween the Seniors and Juniors for second place After three decisive games the Seniors finally won out . Scores were broadcast by the scorekeepers of station B.C.HoS,. at intervals during the game . These two win- ning teams played Sport nite . In the spring there was base ball again and as soon as the ground had dried out enough so v.e wouldn't wreck the field completely� hockey was played . During the year badminton, dock tennis, table tennis, and tumbling rounded out the program,. The girls Physical Education periods caused some static over the wires which Hiss Hiller cleared up quickly from the Control Hoorn SPEECH DSP RTHENT As usual the speech Department got into full swing under the direction of Miss Halio. The hight light of the program was the Senior class.play Rem- ember those two unforgettable chcJ-actcrs-Ronald Steele (Dick Henndee) ana Gordan l u neOTed Lc.llov). the two witers at the girls sorority house? .Then thor was Beryl Shepards (Delores Stukenburg.)Who supposedly, caught the chicken poxsand quarantined the whole house which made it very unhandy for Edyth Rhodes (Nikkie Elliot) who was to elop with Finlay Carruther(Ned Norris) It did however make-it handy for Deborah Mercer(Marilyn Palmer).Who couldn't stand to have her correspondent secret heart Howard Ross(Roger Dirkson) see her for she had deceived him by sending a picture, of her friend Edythe And that charming nurse,. Elliot madim(Earl Grambrel) . How could yrou forget 1 gloria Smith(Jean Brantner) had her troubles between Mr Smith (Gloria Thompson), the house mother, viho had a love affair -with Dr a tv e 11 (Russell Peris on), and Gordon . The nurse Leli(Ruch Fegan) fell in love with the nurse. Elliot Marim... Through gales of laughter the Seniors presented the hilarious hit Campus Quarra- tine . Then the. speech contest, Glor'.a -hompson and Jennine Featherston was first in their class . The play placed second STUDENT COUNCIL Next in our parade of B.C.H.S. stars are the members of student couanil. First we shall interview the President, Ted Dillow,. We learn from hin that the Student Council is made up of a boy and girl representa- tive from each class of Byron High. The problems of the school are brought before this group, to be debated and solved.. Ted s understudies of the council are: Mary Smith, vice-president; Jean Brantner, secretary; and Jennine Featherston, reporter. Other members of the Council are Jerry Piper, Evelyn Cain, Willis Hage- mann, and Leroy Meline. Activities of the Council this year have been:, selling of stamps and bonds and sponsoring an Infantile paralysis Jrive. SCRIBES This is station B.C.H.S. bringing you the latest nens ©bftut the new club called the Scribes. The Scribes now in its second year of activity, is made up of six girls. The requirments for belonging to this organiza- tion are: members must belong to Typing II or Short- hand II. They must work at least one period a week for a member of the faculty. Dividends from the year� s work will be spent on an educational tour through a business house. The officers this year are; Marilyn Palmer, President; Barbara Fleming, Vice-President; Betty Lameyer, Secre- tary; Delores Stukenberg, Treasurer; Doris Lee McCor- mick, Reporter. Miss Miller is the advisor of this organization. BY-HI This is station B.C.H.S. bringing the news of the By-Hi. The purpose of this annual is to uphold the highest ideals which have been the aim of the students and the faculty. Each year the senior class publishes a book representing the life of that school during that year. .In this fourth edition of the ByrHi, we have sin- cerely endeavored to portray the life ct Byron permeated by that ever existent and victorious Byron spirit. In future years may this book help to recall our life at Byron and kindle anew that great love for one’s alma mater which only Byrcnites realize. SOCIAL CALENDAR OCTOBER 24 - O.A.A. Fat luck- 25 - Sophomore-Freshman Initiation Fa1” 31 - Freshman Hayride NOVEMBER 2 - Senior All-School Par v S - F. F. A. Parent Nite 15 - F. F. A. Honor Avrard Nite 28 - Sophomore Hayride DECEMBER 17 - Latin Club Saturnalia 20 - F.H.A. Christmas Forty 21 - Junior Dance JANUARY 30 - Senior,Class Flay FEBRUARY 4 - G. A. A. Initiation 13 - Freshman-Sophomore Party 14 - Father-Son Banquet MARCH 8 - Sribe's All-School Party 27 - F. F. A. Magician hoTf APRIL 5 - G.A.A. All-School Forty 12 - F. F. A. Party 18 - Junior All-School Forty 26 - Sport Nite MAY 4 - May Dance 24 - Junior- Senier Banquet um . WALKERS : ROYAL BLUE 1 i mpienient STORE COMPa n y FINE 1E ATS AND all TYPfSOF GROCERIES FARM fiACHINLRY 1 c o c 0 o 8fP ON ILLINOIS BYRON I LAP KIVLR PHONE II COME IN SCQN 1 _ gamble i BARRICKS STORES | DRUG- AuTHORlZiD DtAlfRj STORE 3YRON ILLINOIS 1 BYRON, ILL ° hardware prescriptions °paint FILLED ° WALLPAPER SCHOOL SUPPLIES ° furniture FOUNTAIN service 1 ° RUG 5 CANDY “clothing PHOnE 123-2 SHOE SHOP nam Mir FOR | HJn a no health pHOES AND SHOE j ISPHl JM | repairing |we SEiL Sli0E jSKATES AND WILBUR WHETSEL !] SOL I C I T MM SCANS IN G.CO. Pi- UH8 i N 5, h'£ A TING AnD appliances I 9 W- ST AT F. 5 T RTE T PHONE- MA I N-44 5 3 ROCKFORD ---- 3-7 - BY ft n N PHONE j PR I KATE PARTIES C OM P L| ME NTS OF i waTchES CCMIIM0M75! of lOSBORN JEWELRY pt j UNOEa NEW —nMA rm W fjVI ICHAUX IKtNNtTH'J. nf.ljoj Prop THE CORNER BARBER SHOP OFFERS YOU IMPROVED SE1VICE AND A NEW MODERN SHOP J. CASSELL MEM0ERS OF ttUtlfl RESERVESYSTEM JkI er (jjrnrun.ft.il fl I Sam BYROn, III federal deposit insurance corp ccnpui tNTS of I BYRON GUIS Jmelry 'WArCH ft PAi R BY RON ,1U NO $ RADIO SHOP UXCTRlC AL A s'O ftADIO 5PRVICE PHONE V 1 P shrton's groc Jtutenuutq ■ •., FffiH FRUITS- 7? AND - ;v . Lfer VEGfifieny QUALITY ■ MCRCHANpfSE RAY SHFLTOV f ft.ui-T 5 PHONE 171 hz« if MfGtTABL S LUC A TO Alt Dixon's TW£ mpj 5no‘i 5rent IN 6 -H| °}CWCCL SUPR ft MASTERS HX CO | °GOTHING ; cosmetics ROCKFCJ D | BYRQM,ill. a ■u!- rr-1 I ........ ( m SOECR XD 7 n ULCRS ICE CREAM POPULAR PRICES Strengthen your Strength' To the Class of 1946, we wish to extend our very best wishes as you leave good old Byron High School and to admon- ish you to continue ’’Strengthening your Strength in both knowledge and health; thereby Strengthening our Strength as a great nation and leader for world pe_ce� Best of luck to you all. 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